ARCADIA – For those who came before them and eyed the ultimate prize nine times in a seemingly standstill span of 75 years, there’s closure at last.

For the Monrovia High School football team that came so close last season after making its first CIF-Southern Section finals appearance in a decade, there’s closure at last.

To say the least, this was a long time coming, and there was no denying the Wildcats in their 10th CIF finals appearance, as Monrovia emphatically raced to a convincing 38-8 victory over Whittier Christian to win its first Mid-Valley Division championship in front of 4,557 at Arcadia High.

“This one is for the community,” said Monrovia coach Ryan Maddox, who’s in his third season at the helm. “It was a long time coming. This one is for the boys.”

Monrovia lost championship games in 1935, 1951, 1959, 1973, 1982, 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2009, but this 2010 team that took pride in a punishing defense and an explosive offense is what the Monrovia faithful will remember forever. Perhaps the best part is that the Wildcats now get to add a CIF championship plaque, no doubt the centerpiece to the trophy case that consists of nine runner-up plaques.

Monrovia (12-2) was led by wide receiver Jay Henderson, who caught five passes for 167 yards and three touchdowns. He played every bit the part of a senior who left it all on the field.

“I’ve been waiting for a game like this,” Henderson said. “This is my best game ever, and I left it all on the field.”

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Whittier Christian (12-2) was noticeably bothered by the Wildcats’ defensive line, led by Ellis McCarthy, Lorenzo Casas, Adrian Velasco and Jerome Brown. The Heralds’ offense was stagnant, at best, and turned the ball over five times via two fumbles and three interceptions courtesy of Anthony Craft, Derrin Jenkins and Charlie Cimmarusti.

Monrovia led 14-0 at the half and didn’t hold back in the second half. As for the Heralds, there’s plenty to blame for their demise.

Whittier Christian punted five times and fumbled deep in Wildcats territory in the first half. The Heralds didn’t get on the scoreboard until 3:41 left in the third quarter, on Grant Escobar’s 42-yard run. He also ran in the two- point conversion.

Monrovia, by contrast, got stronger as the game progressed. Nick Bueno, the heralded senior quarterback, is widely known for his speed, elusiveness and relentless effort on the ground. He rushed for only 40 yards on 12 carries, but as it turned out, the Wildcats didn’t need him as much on the ground. He also completed 6 of 13 passes for 176 yards and three touchdowns. Christian Blanco had 17 carries for 75 yards and one touchdown.

Whittier Christian’s Stephen Anderson was contained from start to finish and had a quiet night. He completed 15 of 38 passes for 153 yards.

It seemed that whenever the Heralds initiated a long drive, they were stymied by interceptions.

Whittier Christian had a nine-play drive but turned the ball over with 11:31 left in the second quarter, a fumble that was scooped up by George Frazier. The turnover didn’t prove costly, but the same couldn’t be said of the one that came on the Heralds’ next possession.

Whittier Christian’s breakdown on special teams saw Henderson take off for 68 yards with 8:44 left in the second quarter to put the Wildcats on top 7-0. The ball took a one-bounce hop right to Henderson’s chest, and he raced down the Monrovia sideline and cut through the middle and past the kicker.

It wouldn’t be long before Monrovia took advantage of a short field, and it happened with 7:44 left in the second quarter. The Wildcats started at the 50-yard line. Bueno took off from the line of scrimmage on two carries before he connected on a 28-yard touchdown pass to Henderson to make it 14-0 with 7:06 left in the second quarter.

They connected again with 6:36 left in the third quarter, this time for 46 yards, to put the Wildcats up 31-0.

Whittier Christian got off to a bad start in the second half, fumbling at its 13-yard line.

Monrovia settled for a 32-yard field goal from Mason Bryant with 9:21 left in the third quarter, then Blanco made it 38-8 with 11:27 left in the fourth quarter, scoring on a 3-yard run that was set up by Jenkins’ interception.

miguel.melendez@sgvn.com

Monrovia 7, Whittier Christian 0: Jay Henderson returns a punt 68 yards with 8:44 left in the first quarter. The ball took one bounce and into Henderson’s chest as he took off from the 32-yard line.

Monrovia 14, Whittier Christian 0: The Wildcats needed only two plays to double up on Whittier Christian. Quarterback Nick Bueno connected on a 28-yard pass to Henderson with 7:06 left in the second quarter. In that drive, Bueno took off for a 19-yard gain to set up the score.

Monrovia 21, Whittier Christian 0: 63-yard pass to Henderson from Bueno with 11:00 left in the third quarter. Two plays is all that was needed to cap the drive.

Monrovia 24, Whittier Christian 0: The Heralds turn it over on the ensuing kickoff. Monrovia recovered at the Whittier Christian 13 but settled for a 32-yard field goal, courtesy of Mason Bryant.

Monrovia 31, Whittier Christian 0: Henderson connects on a 46-yard touchdown pass from Bueno with 6:36 left in the third quarter. The score was fueled by an Anthony Kraft interception at the Monrovia 48. The ball was deflected in the air and an alert Kraft caught it as he lay on the ground.

Monrovia 31, Whittier Christian 8: Grant Escobar takes off for a 42-yard touchdown run and then runs in the two-point conversion to put the Heralds on top with 3:41 left in the third quarter.

Monrovia 38, Whittier Christian 8: Christian Blanco scored on a 3-yard run with 11:27 left in the fourth quarter. The score was fueled by a Derrin Jenkins interception at the Whittier Christian 3-yard line.

Good luck to the coaches and players. Let’s go boys you can do it. This game is yours. Alumni, parents, teachers and the City of Monrovia is supporting you tonight. Let’s go #23 score mama a touchdown. You can do it baby.

Go WILDCATS!

Monrovia Wildcat Football Mom

I’m so excited for you boys. Good luck to the coaches and players. Monrovia alumni and parents want to see history made tonight and YOU guys can do it.

GOD Speed

Let go WILDCATS!

steve-o

Remember what got you to this point!

Bob Anon

Good luck, Monrovia.

Thrill

Besides a few players like McCarthy and Worthy from WC these two teams are not that big.. Skilled positions are undersized. Should be a great battle tonight at Salter Stadium. Or did Arcadia rename their field?

Grim Reaper

Final prediction from the Reaper

MoTown in a walk it will be over early in the third quarter.
MoTown 42 Whittier 21
MoTown team speed advantage on D will throw Anderson offstride. Whittier receivers will not be able to convert regularly over the stronger MoTown CBs and SS, like the weaker-shorter Village Christian CBs.

Wildcards
MoTown if they lose, will have done to themselves due turnovers, untimely penalties, injuries, or poor play calling.

MoTown center injury problems could force Bueno out of a shotgun, limiting the wildcat type opportunities

Key players: Rudy Robles (Whittier) , can he be a one man gang and plug up Bueno, not likely but it needs to be observed that his name gets called play after play on D. Anderson QB (Whittier) can he continue to deliver pin point passes, can the O line protect him?

McCarthy: Can he and the MoTown D line put pressure on Anderson, enough to take the pressure off the CBs and safety. If so, MoTown wins.

MoTown can win playing their average game, Whittier will need several things to go right to prevail.

The thing nobody pointed out:
Significant edge to MoTown in kicking.

Boogie Man

Tonight’s the night that Monrovia makes history!

They’ll either win their first CIF football championship or they’ll be the first team to lose 10…count them “TEN” CIF football titles. Seriously, if MoTown loses tonight, they might as well change their name to ChokeTown! Oogum Boogum…

TJ

Who did Monrovia lose to last year?

fd

were are the live updates

el tigre

Any place streaming this live?

ROBERT

WTF….

WHERE ARE UPDATES!!!

Mo town Fan

Where are the live updates. The game started 20 min ago

Big Football Fanatic

Hey Miguel did the game start yet?

ROBERT

C’MON MIGUEL……FRED, HELP!!!!!!

Big Football Fanatic

Cats won the toss but deferred. Adrian Velasco gets the sack for the cats. wc punts Bueno complete to hendreson for 30 . Bueno moving cats down field.

Philly B

Hey Miguel, I know everybody gets on you about this or that, but I really think you kind of dropped the ball on this, You should of had the live blog like fred had, Coveritlive, so we can blog and you can give us live up to date on the game.
But I know your doing your best.

Congrats to Vai Peko and scoring one the key td’s to help La Habra win CIF Championship over Tustin In Anahiem Angel Stadium! Thats awesome kid #32 I knew u were a big time baller at any level u deserve it, and congrats to yo Family.

Miguel Melendez

I said I would bring you guys live SCORING updates. Not Coveritlive or play-by-play. geez.

Big Football Fanatic

Cats-0 Heralds-0 end of 1st quarter.

Henderson 60 yd. punt return for TD 7-0 Cats.

8 Mins left in 2nd qtr,

Anonymous

touchdwn wildcats

Anonymous

touchdwn by nick

Big Football Fanatic

Bueno to Henderson for 45 yds. TD Cats!

ROBERT

SORRY MIGGY,

BUT THIS IS WEAK! I KNOW YOU DIDNT SAY COVER IT LIVE.

I GUESS WE CANT ALL RUN WITH THE BIG DOGS!!

MIGGY…..STAY ON THE PORCH!! GO CATS

Woody

I guess this is better than nothing. But I think folks are bummed because Fred had indicated last week that he’d be there covering the game with live updates.

UPDATES ANYONE

ANY NEED UPDATES PEOPLE,WTH WHY NO LIVE BLOG!!!!

Anonymous

14 -0 Monrovia at halftime per OC Register

Bronco5

Hey Miguel, you’re 24 minutes away from a ring. Good luck

WILDCAT ALUMNI

I am a proud Monrovia graduate and proud to have played on the 1982 championship team. But I have to say It was embarrassing to sit with my family and watch tonights game. My family and I had to leave the game before half time. Due to the LOW CLASS, LOW INCOME people in the Monrovia stands. The jerks who are sitting right behind my 10 yr old daughter and 7 yr old son, Drinking alcohol
and using every four letter word known to man. I hope Monrovia wins this game, But I am sad to say these type of fans give Monrovia a BAD name.

Big Football Fanatic

Bueno to Henderson 62 yrds. TD Cats 21 Hrealds-0

Big Football Fanatic

Cats Kickoff to Heralds who drop the ball recovered at the 13 yd line by the Cats!

JUST SAYIN

MIGUEL, YOU HAVE been plugging away for Monrovia all season long and have had great stories, but… This is what you have at the end??? THIS IS THE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! THERE IS NO EXCUSE FOR THIS.

I THINK YOU HAVE DISAPPOINTED A LOT OF PEOPLE AND LOST CUSTOMERS!

TALK ABOUT BORING…

izzy

WC or duarte falcons? I thought WC was good?? Lol they are triple teaming McCarthy and he’s still killing their O line haahahaha showing worthy what a D1 prospect really does haahaha this is sadd Go Wildcats!!!!

The Burtons

This is history!! Wildcats rule!!
Go #82!!!!

Bronco5

Miguel, I can’t believe your home town team is in the finals, should win,and you and Nick can share a ring, and this is the coverage you give. I understand it,s division 10 football but at least the fans in the SGV care about their teams and deserve to have the best coverage from their small little newspaper. The coverage sucks.

AZTEC PRIDE

Good Job Coach Schuster! don’t let up untill the clock is reading 00:00.

AZTEC PRIDE!

ROBERT

WILDCAT ALUMNI,

YOU PROBABLY DON’T KNOW IF THEY’RE LOW INCOME, YOU SAID IT OUT OF FRUSTRATION.

I FEEL YOU, PLEASE DONT BLAME THE CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM FOR WHAT FOOLISH FANS THEY BRING. MOST OF THESE FANS HAVE NO CLUE HOW HARD THESE BOYS WORK.

TYPICAL MONROVIA FANS….. EVEN WHEN THEY WIN, THEY LOSE!!

ROBERT

MIGGY,

JUST 3 WORDS TO SUM UP THE NITE AND LOOKING AT YOUR NEXT OPPORTUNITY…..

“GET ‘ER DONE”!!

monrovia mom

I agree with all of the other post this is disappointing coverage for an historical championship game. I got more upto date info talking to my son on the telephone and looking at my facebook posts.

Anonymous

i know those kind of fans dirty spicks

Woody

There’s a high school in the Valley,
That is lacking not in fame.
Through the triumphs of her students
MHS has gained a name.
All her loyal sons and daughters,
In a chorus now unite,
To uphold their dear old high school
And her colors Green & White!

Congrat Wildcats! You’ve made us all proud!

Anonymous

low class mexicans

Sambo

Those pin che low class llantas!

woodnnckle

WAY TO GO CATS

TWO SONS IN 90’S PLAYED MONROVIA

FOOTBALL

YOU DID IT FOR ALL FORMER CATS

WOODNNCKLE

JUST SAYIN

Anonymous said:
low class mexicans. People lets not bite on this fools remarks! HE’S JUST TRYING TO DIVERT MONROVIAS WIN.

KNOCK IT OFF JACKASS! (ANONYMOUS!!!!

CITIZEN

YO MIGUEL!!! YOU HAVE SOME BIGOTS ON HERE TRYING TO START A RACIAL PROBLEM, AND IT’S NOT COOL…

good job monrovia.

el tigre

Good job Mtown, can we stop hearing about the Rio Hondo League being weak now?

Big Football Fanatic

Miguel, Make sure Aram eats his words about the Cats.

He bet against them all year and got ripped in the last 2 games were he was sure they would lose.

Those games were never even close! Better study up Aram

Anonymous

Hey Miguel;

Tell your buddy, Steve Fryer, that his picks stink. LOL

Anonymous

“can we stop hearing about the Rio Hondo League being weak now?”

Short Answer: No. Long Answer: No.

FredJ

First, congrats Monrovia, I knew this was the night. And lay off Miguel, he had a story to write and updated whenever he could on the blog. In retrospect, we should of have a coveritlive, I dropped the ball on that one.

Big Football Fanatic

here’s something I posted on the WC Blog..

Whittier Christian should have stuck with playing at Monrovia HS.

That way only 500 of thier Fans could have seen them get embaressed by the Cats in Arcadia!

aztec81

congrats on the win Monrovia
hopefully we see u guyz in the playoffs next year

Grim Reaper

38-8, I guess that means that Whittier was about as good as LaCanada.

aztec81

congrats on the win Monrovia
hopefully we play u guyz in the playoffs next year

Anonymous

Congrats to the Monrovia Wildcats !!!

HOT ROD

Congrats! The Rove finally got their ring. Nice to see so many friends on the sidelines, just wish the game was more competitive. It was over in the 3rd qtr – seems the Cats were the only team that showed up tonight. The SGV has a new CIF champion – Monrovia

Observantcat

This game puts the icing on the cake, when it comes to what league is what, take a good long look at what happened tonight. Monrovia put up 38 pts. on the Best team in the Olypic league and 48 on the last team standing in the Valle vista league. South Pasadena and La Canada could have easily given WC a game for their money. Jay Henderson vs. Cameron Stanley (HENDERSON) Jeff Worthy vs. Ellis McCarthy (ELLIS MCCARTHY) Nick Bueno vs. Steve Anderson (NICK BUENO) Derrick Johnson vs. Rudy Robles ( DERRICK JOHNSON) Monrovia vs. Whittier Christian (MONROVIA) hands down took care of business. Last but not least Monrovia HC Ryan Maddox vs. Sergio Gradilla (RYAN MADDOX) Good Night, see you guys next year.

Ps…all the haters…shhhhhhh! its quiet time.

Philly B

Well ill be. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MONROVIA WILDCATS 2010 CIF SOUTHERN SECTION MIDVALLEY DIVISION CHAMPIONS!!! NO ONE CAN TAKE THAT AWAY FROM U. U DID WHAT 9 OTHER CHAMPION CALIBER TEAMS COULDNT. GRANT IT HARDER DIVISIONS. BUT THEY CANT TAKE THAT AWAY FROM YOU. DA MTOWN HATERS WILL SAY U PLAY IN A WEAK DIVISION. BUT THEIR TEAMS PROBABLY DONT HAVE RINGS OR ARE MAD BECAUSE THEY FEEL THEIR TEAM COULD OF BEAT YOU. EVEN BETTER BECAUSE U BEAT A PRIVATE SCHOOL! WAY TO GO OUT ON TOP BUENO!! DA MONROVIA FAITHFUL WILL MISS YOU.

FC

Fred as always you’re a stand up guy and a class act. Taking teh heat in the “heat” of battle, so to speak, was very very cool.

Miguel I think when all is said and dione you might of been played amigo.

No Fred and CoveritLive, no cousin Mike and no Aram…hmmmmmmmm.

Next year Fred’sack at Pasadena where he likes it and Aram will be back full time where he’s most comfortable.

You heard it here first. I mean what article does Miguel “have” to finsih that’s more important than covering the great Nick Bueno’s last game? Especially after that classic between Bonita nd West Covina?

congrats

Good job to Monrovia! Reppin the SGV well! I feel there should be more talk about that Henderson kid. I am shocked on how WC managed to make it to the finals… That team was just awful! It wasn’t just the fact that Monrovia had better talent; WC had absolutely no skill players it was embarrassing. Monrovia needs to switch leagues so they can play with better talent and actually play games that give them competition.

natha11

congrats to monrovia on their first ring. they really killed out there. but for those of you saying that the rio hondo is better than the olympic, that is still false. monrovia is the best team, but the rio hondo is only top heavy. the olympic is the strongest overall. it will show next year when the cats are the only legit team from the rhl and 3 more contenders from the olympic will make at least the quarters. but once again, the credit tonight goes to the wildcats. great work.

Anonymous

la canada could not hang with wc even though the scores might have been similar. wc beat maranatha by 7 who thrashed la canada on the road by 22.

romball

Amazing!!!

Great win Monrovia…Great Win!

Does anyone ever wonder why Prolific offenses look stagnant,almost lost against Monrovia? I don’t and never did? Is it Monrovia’s turn? No! Its the undeniable mix of athletes and a truly dedicated coaching staff. While most are enjoying a lovely Saturday slumber after an Mtown win the coaches from Monrovia are studying game tape! Yes… Hard work, outstanding athletes, and great coaches pay dividends. These young men have grown and are better men than when they started this venture with Maddoxs’ staff. A staff of incredible coaches in their own right,capable of leading young men to the championship themselves.

Thank You Nick,Bubba,Dean and all seniors,without your discipline and leadership none of this would have been possible.

I will personally apologize to the RHL and others who will face Mtown next year for the headache one triple teamed destructive young man named “Big Ellis McCarthy” will cause you. Enjoy your shine young man!!! Hype…D1 talks met reality tonight and G5 will take us to the promise land once again.Get used to championships Monrovia, we are just getting started!

Oh yeah Good Job Coach Maddox,Minter,Shuster,Lujan,Kevin,Bell et all…It was a great ride and glad I was along for it!

Kennedy Bryant

Proud parent, proud alum and proud to be associated with MHS football. Let me be the first to point out that Coach Ryan Maddox and his entire coaching staff deserve great praise and support for doing something that none before have ever been able to accomplish. Most of us Alumni may not agree on how things are done today versus how things were done back in the day when we wore the green and white. Sometimes we disagree on the road or direction we take to success, I may want to go this way, you may want to go that way. However in the end if we all get to the same distination you must acknowledge the leader who got you there. Kudos to you and your entire staff.

Coach Maddox, your team won with our first CIF Championship by shadowing it’s leader. Our kids won with class, effort, fairness and dedication thank you for modeling these characteristics. Remember you can never learn enough, we learn as we go and the road to success is always work in progress. MHS Wildcats CIF Champs. DAMN that has a nice RING to it.

Congrats

First, I want to say Congrats to Monrovia and their great win tonight.

To Miguel, football is over now. Why don’t you make a new years resolution to spend the same amount of time and effort on the other sports the way you do football. Do your job and represent all of the SGV teams and that includes public schools because your bias toward private schools is also apparent. If your arguement is that football blogs get more attention then why don’t you create two and that will solve the problem. Ultimately, you have cheated the winter and spring sports athletes out of the attenion that you give to football. Example: poor Arcadia Cross Country wins a NATIONAL championship and there is nothing.

Yeh yeh yeh

Let me start by saying “Congratulations” to the 2010 Mid-Valley Div. Champions…the Monrovia Wildcats! You guys left NO Doubt…enjoy and savour this one! There’s only one way to shut up the naysayers (like me) and that’s to take care of business. You guys did just that. Behind every Champion is a great support team so to the Wildcat families and fans congratulations also. It’s scary to think that you guys have so many big time players coming back next year. The other Mid-Valley teams have a tough hill to climb if they want to dethrone the mighty Wildcats next season.

Wow, the MoTown Wildcats are Champions…Yeh yeh yeh

Anonymous

Maybe so many monronvia kids will not transfer out anymore to south hills, charter oaks etc…

Jim

Congrats on bringing a CIF Football championship to my alma mater.

Jim Thompson, class of ’68

Anonymous

Monrovia Stadium capacity 2000
Attendance at Championship game 4557
May this put to rest that Monrovia can host a Championship game.
Great game WILDCATS. You have silenced the haters and freed the ghosts.
And thanks Arcadia High for the use of you Stadium and being so close-by.

jus wait

watch south hills lapse into the montview league soon. jus watch them self destruckt.

Anonymous

I think Miguel did a great job this year covering football – Thank you.

Hoopla

Congratulations from the Rio Hondo League

Hal Lamaster

Congratulations to the Wildcats. It’s a great day.

Ed, McCARTHY

TO CONGRATS. LETS BE REAL..NO OTHER SPORT GENERATES AS MUCH ATTENTION AS FOOTBALL, OR BRINGS IN AS MUCH MONEY FOR THAT MATTER. I PLAYED OTHER SPORTS, BUT FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE EVEN THE PROS, FOOTBALL DOMINATES MOST REVENUE AND ATTENTION. AFTER FOOTBALL SEASON NOBODY BLOGS ABOUT ANYTHING OR EVEN PURCHASES NEWS PAPERS UNTIL THE NEXT SEASON, SO DON’T BLAME MIGUEL FOR WRITING ABOUT WHAT PEOPLE WANT TO READ ABOUT. IF YOU WANT TO HEAR ABOUT OTHER SPORTS, MIGUEL POSTED AN ARTICLE ABOUT NEW WRITERS. MAYBE YOU SHOULD JOIN THEIR TEAM. THAT WAY YOU CAN WRITE ABOUT WHAT “YOU” WANT TO HEAR. THE FACT OF THE MATTER IS, BASKETBALL, TRACK OR ANY OTHER SPORT WILL NOT ATTRACT 4,500 FANS AT ONE VENUE. GOOD JOB MIGUEL. NO ONE COMPLAINED BACK IN THE DAY WHEN JOHN MUIR WAS GETTING ALL THE PRESS, BECAUSE THEY WERE THE BETTER SCHOOL, AND EVERYONE IN THE AREA WANTED TO KNOW ABOUT THEM/ VIVA MIGUEL VIVA MIGUEL AND GOOD JOB SON.

Dan

Congratulations Coach Maddox and to the Monrovia Wildcats! You broke the spell, ended the championship drought, no more runner up labels, no more shoulda coulda woulda, you are CIF CHAMPIONS!!!
Some questioned his hiring a few years back, I came on here and vouched for him, I was sad to lose him as our defensive coordinator over here at West Co but was also happy for his opportunity.
This CIF title vindicates his hiring as Monrovia’s Head Coach. Coach Maggiore and staff are also happy for coach Maddox, I heard they were out in support of the wildcats last night. Its been a great year, and for myself, it makes me feel good that West Covina is represented on both sides of the 605.
MONROVIA WILDCATS, AND WEST COVINA BULLDOGS, 2010 CIF CHAMPS!!! What a way to end a season!

Goldenarm

Monrovia has always had great individual players.

Even with Bueno capturing headlines all year, this season was all about TEAM and kids bringing their individual talents to it. This is what can be done when a school seeks out and finds the right coach and no question that coach is Ryan Maddox.

Congratulations to a team that could not be deterred from their destination. You might be able to stop one player, possibly two, but NO ONE could stop this Monrovia TEAM.

Congratulations Cats players, parents and coaches on a tremendous year. Also congrats to the many loyal Cat bloggers who have been here awhile and waited hungrily for this day to come.

Bob Anon

Congratulations Monrovia!

New York

Congratulations Monrovia—Maddox, Nick, Lujan, Minter, Bell, Bubba, O-Line and D-Line, DBs, RBs and WRs. You guys got it done. Last night was an amazing culmination of three years of dedication.

Arcadia’s facilities were great and skyline at 5pm looked like a movie backdrop—Varsity Blues to be exact…it was awesome.

It will be fun watching just how far Maddox can take this program.

Jamal Bourne

Congrats, to my fellow wildcats! Saturday night will be a night to remember. I was so proud of the Cats for taking care of our Business! Your team will go down in history as the greatest team. Regardless, what anyone says…You won it first, no one can take this away from you. Enjoy this for now, but we need to Repeat “Back to Back” would be Great! Thanks for the Memories!

Basketball Coach

Hey Ed’ NOT SURE IF YOU WERE YELLING THE WHOLE TIME BUT IT SEEMS LIKE A TOUCHY SUBJECT TO YOU.

Football is popular because a school/culture pushes it, if the arrangements were made for other sports I KNOW – it would be different. Personally I like watching Volleyball much more than Basketball or Football.

Generating money? I was an AD, most high schools DO NOT generate money from football.

Lets talk participation – most schools have about 30-60 players on JV and Varsity, especially the small schools. Track programs have over 100, Flintridge Prep soccer has as many if not more. Try counting the numbers of JV boys/girls and V boys and girls H20 Polo at La Canada. The swim team at Mark Keppel has more than 120 swimmers.

Football has fanatic fans but so do other sports, most have quit trying to make noise on a blog, they just quietly go to their sports and cheer.

In other Countries Football never took, Soccer, track, other sports DOMINATE like Football never will, just watch the world cup.

As far as Miguel goes, this is a two cent paper that has diminishing revenues. Compare their stats on growth to the “Outlook” their add space has gone up 320% and the paper is much much larger than it used to be.

Mig has His focus on one or two sports is why. I love football, I really do but I am not crazy enough to look at the numbers in other sports and realize that they are ignored and huge pool of revenue if a paper were smart enough to give them some attention.

To Congrats, I had NO idea they won Nat’s – that is a great example. A NATIONAL, not D-10 local, not just State, A NATIONAL title. Has any other team done that in the area in the last 10 – 20 years?

GOOD JOB MONROVIA, LONG TIME COMING!

Congrats Monrovia

To Ed, McCARTHY

In terms of revenue college and pro football are besides the point because this is the PREPs blog.

Secondly, one of the reasons Miguel even offered the idea of people sending in their own stories is because he could not bother himself to actually go out and see the various other sports.

Furthermore, by relying on others to write your stories that leads to biased individuals usually parents writing the articles.

Lastly, did it ever occur to you that people may cancel their subscription because they are frusrated with this type of reporting.

Ultimately, Miguel why not have two blogs one for football and then the one for in season sports.

True Monrovian

Lets take a moment to give props to some of the unsung Heroes that worked in the trenches along with the Head coach and other assistants. Donald Davis a former Duarte all CIF Cornerback, and great JC player then on to Tulane University where he was a prolific DB and was even drafted by the Washington Redskins in the NFL draft. This guy put blood sweat and tears into his coaching, establishing a certain amount of respect from his players that other coaches dare to challenge. Some players are harder to coach than others, this is where Mr. Davis gives his generousity to the Monrovia football team, He has coached on the pop warner level with the Duarte Hawks programs where he has seen a lot of these players grow up and some have become great atheletes as well as great students. He’s even Often taken on a father role with hard love or some of these kids. These are thing that dont always make the front page of the prep section but definately contributes to the overall strengths of a winning team and a winning community. Davis has been responsible for making major adjustments in the defensive backfield with players who were being molded to play mainly on the offensive side of the ball. With all respect due to each and every Coach and assistant on the Wildcat staff it has been a pleasure watching the growth and development of each and every one of these players and I hope that more people like Mr. Davis would come out and support these kinds of efforts in the Monrovia community, Again Thank you Mr. Davis for all that you have done to help turn this program into more than just a 3 and out.

Yeh yeh yeh

Basketball coach and all of you other cry babies…”Take a hike! Nobody wants to hear (read) your whinning! If you’re not happy with these blogs, go find one that will pacify your feelings. Believe me, there are many of us here who enjoy coming on these blogs…we some times mess with each other and we love to put in our two cents but at the end of the day, we realize it’s all in fun. Hey the SGV Tribune was here before you came and it’ll be here long after you’re gone. There are many of us “die-hards” who will continue to support these blogs.

Anonymous

How do you think Garrison feels about this? Happy? Sad?

Monrovia Resident

I went to the game Saturday and was fairly stunned by the thuggish nature of the crowd. I saw t-shirts reading “M-TOWN, Hated By Most, Respected By All, City of Monrovia, California.” I was stunned to learn these were sld by the “Big-M Boosters.”

Really, my tax dollars are going to support an organization that spouts thuggish themes and mesages to our your people? Let me just say it: If that’s he attitude our school district advances, then it is no wonder our city has a lethal gang problem.

I thought football tought character and values. Well, if those are the values Darvin Jackson and Ryan Maddox are teaching the kids of Monrovia, I say shut the whole thing down.

But, there was more…. people not even standing for the national anthem, gabbing away on cellphones. Kids blocking the aisles and jostling women as they walked by. Open containers of alcohol among parents of players. Vulgar language I wouldn’t expect in a barracks. A guy dressed like a fresh-out-of-Folsom ex-con walking all over the stands, calling out to people, and generally disrupting things, seemingly unaware there was a game going on.

I know something about hate and respect. I’ve served in combat and spent more time than I care to remember in real fire fights with people I really hated (and who hated me). I also know about respecting an adversary. If their parents and boosters are a reflection, the Wildcats didn’t have that class on the syllabus this year.

Jay Henderson, Nick Bueno, Ellis McCarthy and the rest of the Wildcats put on a clinic Saturday night. That third quarter was one of the most remarkable displays of offensive football since Anthony Davis vs. Notre Dame. The earned and deserve a huge congratulations for a remarkable achievement.

But I hope they also learned lessons about class, grace and humility. Based on what I saw in the stands, Monrovia finished 0-and-14 in that league.

Grim Reaper

I will second the motion, what was MoTown thinking that they could have hosted the championship at their field. It was lucky that sanity prevailed and Arcadia got the venue. Even with Arcadia’s higher capacity, it was still not big enough. There were many spectators that were standing at ground level peering through chain link.

Citrus would have been a far far better venue for the size of the crowd.

Finally congratulations to MoTown, as much as it pains me to say it, you have a superior team and program, with one exception, leave your announcer home next time. The guy is an embarrassment.

Real Monrovia Fan

Monrovia Resident. You are a pure FAKER. If you have ever attended any Monrovia games then you would know that this guy is a pure FAKE. Get over yourself. You may be an imposter from another school that just wants to get a little attention because of all of the racial harmony you just witnessed at this final game hosted at Arcadia. If you felt that way you should have said something to someone at that time or just shut your mouth. The atmosphere was great the band was great the game was great but your angle is PUKE!

YOU ARE AN IMPOSTER NOT WANTED BY THE MONROVIA FAITHFUL!

Nathan Dean

I concur with the thoughts expressed by Kennedy Bryant and Jamal Bourne. I’d like to add that this season’s accomplishments reflect the strong leadership and commitment throughout the program. Among others Coach Maddox and his staff, Nick Bueno, Principal Jackson, the school board, the city council the boosters, etc. Monrovia overall has made great strides, and just one outcome is the City’s first CIF Football championship…likely the first of many.

Congratulations, Monrovia.

Nathan Dean
MHS Class of 1996

Goldenarm

Dan,

great job by West Covina and congratulations.

Trojan Man

Obesrvantcat & ALL of The REST of The Monrovia Family

CONGRATS !!!

FIGHT ON
TM

Spartans 09

Congratulations M-Town! You boys always fight hard and bring the perfect blend of style and passion to the game. From all the Rio Hondo League teams great job on winning that elusive ring, wear it proudly. TC, LC, South Pass., San Marino, and Blair its time to take the Rio Hondo to the next level, work hard in the off-season.

monroviahigh

this team is filled with favrites that is BS i think this is an outrage how bad it is

Monrovia Ex

Monrovia is right, anyone who served our Country like he has or I have were stunned at that behavior. There are some great kids at Monrovia (I have heard) but what I saw in the stands made me sad.

Someone earlier in the blogs was happy they beat a “private school”, the students behavior is why people send them to private schools and parents often have to if they feel that they can serve their kids best that way.

Honest journalism requires the courage to write the truth, if you look objectively you will see that Monrovia resident has a fair and good arguement.

The question is can you admit that there is a problem and what will be done about it.

eastenavenue

That was no contest. Neither team look great.
WC looked awful. Monrovia just executed and was rewarded.
Rio Hondo Prep would have given Monrovia a better game.!

Another Monrovian

It takes all kinds to make the world go round. Where I was sitting everyone was civil, courteous, supportive and polite. No foul mouths, no drinkers. Anywhere you go throughout Southern California, or for that matter the USA, you are going to run into your good and your bad. Stop saying things like “That’s why people send them to private schools.” That’s an insult to those of us who have kids in the public school system and have seen the great things they can accomplish. Not everyone can afford private school, especially at the high school level. I think you see comments like “I’m glad we beat a private school” because people see that private school kids have way more opportunities than the average Monrovian youth and our kids were still able to come out on top in that game. For those of us who haven’t been able to give our kids much it’s a good feeling to know they had this chance to do well in spite of that.

Yeh yeh yeh

I wasn’t at the game but as a former Marine, If during the National Anthem people around me were disrespecting what the Flag stands for I would have smacked them upside he head…including chumps like Luke Russert. I know what it is to sacrifice for this great country of ours.

Semper Fi

New York

Let’s stay focused on the positives here…When is the ticker tape parade down Myrtle?

Big Football Fanatic

Sorry to mess you guys up but I’m gonna Blog about Football for a minute.

I just wanted to say after looking at the tapes of the last two games I really think San Dimas was the tougher opponent on the Cats road to the Championship.

Not just physically a better team but mentally harder to get ready for and to play at their Home Field.

Goldenarm

The Monrovia defense was so good this year, they made
productive offenses look bad, and average offenses look horrible.
Even if you were able to get your QB time to throw, the “close” time on passes was very quick and required an accurate well timed throw to get a completion between or around the Monrovia dbs and backers. A deep route required the unlikely opportunity of extended peace in the pocket, not likely with persistent M-town D line. As far as draws and screen dumps, forget it because M-town had a nose for screens all year. Even against Schurr who was the screen king, Johnson and others were there to shut things down, break up the throw or make an immediate tackle. Part of it was film room, part speed and other parts of football instinct, keys and just a good overall defensive scheme by Monrovia.
The development of the passing game is another indicator that Monrovia is still morphing into something other than a one banner and out team. By season end, it did not matter whether Bueno had 40 or 140 yards rushing, where at the start of the season it did matter. As the season progressed, the 3 and 4 wide out sets and the familiarity with the routes began to really sink into Bueno and he showed just how far along he has come as a passer, picking the right guy and delivering some deadly throws. It also helps when you have the across the board receiver talent Monrovia had. Bueno’s constant run threat and pocket shiftiness prevented D lines from teeing off on him, and Monrovia’s O line generally gave him decent time anyway. All in all a difficult proposition for any defense to counter.
This season, Ellis McCarthy’s 4 point looked as though it is nearing perfection. The scary thing is, he has room for much improvement, particulary in his off the snap reaction time and ability to swim blocks and avoid being cut and leg tangled. At the speed he has developed it is easy to see what this young man could potentially be – and that is a superstar whether on D line or possibly tight end. Personally, I would love to see EM get a chance to develop as a pass receiver, but maybe he should go with what he most enjoys.

Looking at M-towns starting grid, sophomores are floating everywhere from left tackle to the most vital of skill positions. Temple City should have such heartache. Lord only knows what gifted freshmen are eagerly awaiting to impress the Maddox staff come spring ball. As stated many seasons ago – at Monrovia the future is so bright – you gotta wear shades.

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